We have received several enquiries recently posing this question. It’s a common assumption that ‘outline planning’ and ‘permission in principle’ are one and the same, particularly in relation to new build housing. We’ve prepared this […]
NPPF Changes and the Impact on Local Plans: A Manchester Perspective
Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) will make it easier to plan for fewer homes. The Government’s justification is for greater emphasis on the plan-making system, but plans will now not have […]
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF): Have Your Say on Proposed Revisions
On 22 December 2022 the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities published a consultation document on the proposed reforms to National Planning Policy together with their proposed revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework, […]
Implications for Multiple Planning Permissions Following Hillside Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court has recently rejected the appeal made by Hillside Parks Ltd against the previous Court of Appeal ruling, which found against allowing further development under its original planning permission on its site in […]
Investment Zones – What do they mean for planning?
The Government intends to create Investment Zones (IZ) in England and to work closely with the devolved administrations to establish investment zones in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Companies and new development located within IZ […]
New Planning Regulations Come into Force for Scotland as COVID-19 Measures Finish
New planning regulations have come into force for Scotland, as all temporary legislative provisions introduced as a result of COVID-19 finished at the end of September. These measures included extensions to planning permission and listed […]
A Reflection: Success in Discharging Pre-Commencement Conditions for Paragraph 80
In 2019, we were successful in gaining planning permission for a Paragraph 80 (formerly Para. 79) dwelling located in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire. In June 2022, the final letter of approval was received to confirm the […]
A Transport Rising Star!
Passenger Transport has recently teamed up with Tracisis Transport Consultancy to compile a selection of ‘Rising Stars’ within transport. We are proud that our own Peter Gillan MRTPI has been selected as a star within […]
Planning Success Supports the Climate Emergency
Ethical Partnership recently secured planning permission on behalf of a client based in Monmouthshire, Wales, that directly supports the climate emergency. This will see the installation of an Air Handling Unit (AHU) and supporting platform to […]
Airbnb and the Grey Area of Planning Permission
The curious and complex topic of Airbnb within planning has sparked increased inquisitiveness in the planning profession over recent years, particularly at Ethical Partnership where we received an enquiry for advice regarding subletting with the […]
Paragraph 80: An Introduction
What exactly is Paragraph 80? Ultimately, it enables you to create a Grand Design house – a house built in the open countryside, often with breath-taking views that is designed and built to the highest […]
Retail Planning Success to Provide Growth to the Bishop Auckland Area
We have had a lot of recent planning success at Ethical Partnership, receiving planning permission on behalf of the client for the erection of an A1 Retail (Bulky Goods) unit at Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop […]